The Comprehensive Plan is the "constitution" for future change throughout Lynnwood. It describes the long-term direction and vision for the growth and development of the community. The Plan asseses the issues and opportunites that Lynnwood will face over the next 20 years and discusses how the City and community might deal with the problems and make the most of opportunities.
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About the Comprehensive Plan
The Plan includes "elements," or chapters, that address all physical components of the community, including such topics as land use, transportation, housing, parks, public facilities, and economic development. Each element includes goals, objectives and policies aimed at making our community better and more stable. Specific actions and programs that the City expects to perform in pursuit of its vision are also described in the plan.
To implement the Comprehensive Plan, the City relies on an assortment of land use, building and environmental regulations that are codified in the Lynnwood Municipal Code (LMC). As the "constitution" for land use and development in the City, the Comprehensive Plan provides an important foundation for regulations and for day-to-day planning and decision-making.
Current Comprehensive Plan
To view the current Comprehensive Plan, you may either visit our office or download the plan. All elements are in Adobe .pdf format, click here to get Adobe Reader for free.
Annual Plan Amendment and Docketing Process
The Comprehensive Plan can be changed only once each year, in accordance with an adopted schedule. Applications must be received no later than 5 PM on March 1 (or the next business day) and must meet the Decision Criteria (.pdf). For more information about the Comprehensive Plan or the annual amendment process, please contact Kevin Garrett by phone at (425) 670-5405 or by email at kgarrett@ci.lynnwood.wa.us.
Schedule
Amendments are processed through the summer and fall by the Planning Commission and City Council. The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings on a schedule to be determined after all applications are received. Planning Commission hearings are followed by City Council work sessions and public hearings. Legal notices are issued before each Public Hearing held for the Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
Annual Docket
Below is a table of the proposals for the current calendar year with proposal-specific documents; click here for a Summary of Proposed 2011 Comprehensive Plan Changes. Click on the link in the "Element(s)" column for further information. All documents are in Adobe .pdf format.